The Host Committee is pleased to invite all SEAHO members to the Louisville conference. This will be the 50th conference meeting. In light of this, our theme is the same as that of the 1st meeting. The details are as follows:

Theme: Today's Challenge and Tomorrow's Direction

Dates:

• Conference: February 18-21, 2014
• Mid-year Meeting: October 20-22, 2013

Hotel and meeting space: Marriott Louisville Downtown

Costs: $163 a night which includes internet capability at no additional charge and a discounted rate of $10 a day for parking. ($20 extra fee a night for 3-4 people in a room) The Marriott is located right in the heart of Louisville and prime entertainment, educational, and cultural activities are within walking distance.

Associate area: 20,000 square feet of space in the Ballroom. We can hold up to 100 10x10 square feet booths easily. Booth fees are $895 for a single booth and $1790 for a double. 50% of the booth rental fee will be returned to SEAHO per the host guide.

Transportation: The Louisville Regional airport is only 15 minutes away and has 6 major airlines (American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and US Airways) that offer daily flights from all parts of the Southeast. For those using cars, Louisville has interstates 64, 65, and 71 within the city.

Meeting space: The Hotel will be hosting all of our events except for the opening reception on Wednesday at Churchill Downs. (We will provide transportation to the location and back that evening). We will have 10 program rooms, a registration area, spaces for the program and host committees, and more. Seven of the program rooms are located across near the  associate area, ensuring constant traffic flow back and forth.

Registration fee: $215 for all delegates, this rate includes the $35 add-on fee per delegate from the SEAHO Governing Council.

Local attractions: Louisville offers something for everyone: from Baseball fans, to Boxing fans, to Racehorse fans, to clubs, restaurants, and more all within walking distance. You can count on your host committee to have several exciting opportunities to soak in the culture that is Louisville.

2013 Louisville Visitor Guide - http://s7d5.scene7.com/s7ondemand/brochure/flash_brochure.jsp?company=LouisvilleConvention&sku=VG_final&config=meeting_planners_guide_2008&zoomwidth=1000&zoomheight=600&wh=740

Contact information:

SEAHO 2014 Conference Coordinator
Dr. Tom Hardy
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Valdosta State University
(229) 333-7115
twhardy@valdosta.edu

Note: For two days prior and two days after the conference, there will be no rate changes in the hotel, so extend your stay or show up early and have a blast!